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Retailers face rising freight costs and tighter logistics as Black Friday looms, testing supply chain resilience amid demand forecasts and regulatory shifts.

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

SAS has been named a leader in real-time interaction software for its Customer Intelligence 360, excelling in AI and data-driven customer engagement.

AliExpress partners with Homart to launch an online wellness store in Australia, offering vitamins, skincare, and lifestyle products with plans to expand to 200 SKUs.

By 2026, retailers will unify online and in-store shopping with AI-driven personalisation, ensuring seamless, consistent customer experiences across channels.

One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.

Rackspace Technology appoints Lata Varghese and Phani Kishore Burre as Senior VPs to boost AI, cloud services and business transformation efforts.

AI and automation are transforming supply chains from rigid forecasts to adaptive systems, blending technology with human insight for resilience and agility.

Nearly half of retailers report surging AI-driven cyber attacks, yet only a quarter feel prepared as the busy shopping season looms, new research shows.

Supply chain disruptions persist as 91% of retailers face revenue losses during peak season, with 84% reporting increased delivery complaints, says DP World study.

By 2026, AI and tax intelligence will revolutionise business compliance, driving real-time reporting and transforming finance, trade, retail, and hospitality sectors globally.

Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.

Nearly half of retailers face rising AI-driven cyber attacks, with just 25% prepared for these sophisticated threats amid growing supply chain security concerns.

YouTube group How Ridiculous sold 115,000 sugar-free iced teas in 30 days, topping Amazon US charts and selling out in Australia swiftly.

Fluent Commerce launches MCP Server to link AI agents with retail backend systems, speeding up order queries and boosting customer service efficiency.

Broadcom expands VMware Cloud Foundation with AI ReadyNodes and open networking, enhancing private cloud flexibility and easing AI integration for enterprises.

Infios partners with AWS to integrate AI agents into retail supply chains, enhancing order management for retailers like Officeworks and Myer from 2026.

Most Australians plan to cut festive spending in 2025, focusing mainly on gifts and food, as economic caution shapes their holiday priorities.

Simon de Winter Group teams up with Middlebank Consulting Group to digitally transform its supply chain, boosting efficiency across Australia and New Zealand.

Retailers are urged to boost Black Friday sales by using programmatic out-of-home ads, blending digital speed with real-world shopper impact and flexibility.